Knicks knock off slouching C's

The Celtics are officially in a slump. The C's lost to the New York Knicks 100-88 for the first time at Madison Square Garden since Mar. 23, 2005. Kevin Garnett was held to just six points in the defeat. Even the mighty need to be humbled.

Tek talks resurface

The Providence Journal is reporting that the Red Sox and Jason Varitek may agree on a two-year deal to bring the veteran catcher back to Boston. I sure hope so. I would really like to see, the two best Red Sox catchers(in my era) retired numbers hanging up on the park wall. I know that is in the future, but it would be nice. I know he will be happier with the Sox, than with anyother team. He is going to have a great season this year The only way is up. Gots to Love The Captain.

Sabres top Bruins, streak snapped at ten

It is a shame, but someone had to cool off the red hot Black and Gold.
Matt Ellis scored two goals and added an assist, as the Buffalo Sabres put an end to a pair of lengthy Boston streaks with a 4-2 victory over the Bruins at TD Banknorth Garden.

Patriots put Franchise on table for Cassel

Looks like New England’s prayers have been answered.

The Patriots are slapping the franchise tag on quarterback Matt Cassel, according to ESPN.com.

The move, which Pats fans seem to have been calling for since mid-season, provides New England with a solid contingency plan if veteran starter Tom Brady, recovering from a slew of knee surgeries, isn’t ready to go in ’09. The 26-year-old was a pleasant surprise, posting a passer rating of 89.4 on the season while throwing for 3,693 yards, 21 touchdowns and 11 interceptions.

If Brady does return, Cassel will be a prime target for trades from the host of NFL teams in need of a starting quarterback. I do not know, if this is a good thing(it could put a curse on him, or leave the Pats, with a 2nd qb, who is almost worth, as much as it's star #1 QB. We will have to waite, and see.

Pats blank Bills, but miss out on playoffs

LaMont Jordan ran for a touchdown and Stephen Gostkowski kicked two field goals, as the New England Patriots beat Buffalo, 13-0, but were eliminated from postseason contention later in the day and were kept out of the playoffs despite an 11-win season. I really do not understand, how a tie breaker works. I wish someone would explain to me, why Dolphins were in, and we wereout. I understand Baltimore Winning,
but how does a team like The Chargers make the playoffs, and we don't. They stink. Allthough they had a nice game lastnight, beating Indy. MVP of the game and the year
is Mr. Cassel(Mr. Franchise? We shall see)

UConn, Brown bury Buffalo

Good news first.
Brown ran for 261 yards with a touchdown and Tyler Lorenzen accounted for three scores -- two on the ground and one through the air -- as Connecticut rallied in the second half to capture a 38-20 victory over Buffalo in the International Bowl

Kobe, Lakers snap C's win streak(a picture says a thosand words)

Yes. I do have to report bad news, once and a while. It's only fair. Let's face it, it does not happen ofte, but The Celts Faltered last night. On Christmas of all nights. I am usually depressed at Christmas time, but c'mon. They completely beat themselves. In a game full of questionable calls, the Lakers get their revenge in a 92-83 win over the C's on Christmas day. Thus ends the fourth longest win streak in NBA history in a storied rivalry game. The Lakers are the top team in the NBA,
FOR NOW..............